IGTD from India seeks to boost trade ties with Qatar
Tribune News Network
Doha
The IGTD EXIM Chamber of Commerce from India sent a high-level delegation to Qatar from June 16 to June 19, 2025, in coordination with the Embassy of India in Doha. The visit was part of IGTD's ongoing initiative to strengthen international trade linkages and boost Indian exports to the Gulf region.
The Indian delegation comprised representatives from 11 companies across diverse sectors, including spices, cereals, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, ready-to-eat foods, frozen products, and confectionery. The visit served as a vital platform for exploring mutual trade interests, promoting collaboration between Indian exporters and Qatari importers, and identifying potential opportunities for joint ventures and investments.
A key highlight of the visit was a B2B networking event organized in collaboration with the Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), Qatar. Held with the participation of leading hypermarkets, supermarkets, and food and agro businesses in Qatar, the event enabled Indian exporters to directly engage with potential buyers and distributors.
The interactions provided a valuable opportunity to showcase product offerings and explore distribution and supply chain collaborations.
In addition to the networking event, the delegation held focused meetings with major retail chains and key business entities in Qatar. These discussions aimed at establishing direct commercial linkages and expanding the footprint of Indian products in the Qatari retail market.
A significant engagement during the visit was the meeting with board members of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The discussions centered around enhancing cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, processed foods, and spices.
A presentation by Invest Qatar on the investment landscape and sectoral growth opportunities in Qatar offered valuable insights to the Indian delegation. Representatives from the banking sector and other key industries also participated in the meeting, reflecting the multi-sectoral interest in strengthening bilateral economic ties.
The economic relationship between India and Qatar continues to grow robustly. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $14.14 billion in FY 2024–25, with India's exports to Qatar amounting to $1.68 billion and imports from Qatar totaling $12.46 billion. These figures underscore the deepening economic interdependence between the two nations.
The IGTD EXIM Chamber of Commerce, a trade promotion body headquartered in India, plays a pivotal role in connecting Indian businesses with international markets. Through trade missions, sector-specific collaborations, and business development initiatives, the chamber facilitates greater global market access for Indian exporters.
The successful visit of the IGTD EXIM Chamber delegation marks another step forward in the deepening of commercial ties between India and Qatar. It aligns with both countries' shared vision of diversifying their economies and expanding cooperation across strategic sectors.
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